Fergus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fergus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Fergus County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lewistown, Fergus County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Fergus County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common7 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common4 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common4 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Occasional3 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

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Rheumaptera subhastata

White-banded Black Moth

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fergus County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewistown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Fergus County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fergus County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewistown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common7 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common4 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common4 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Common3 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common3 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Frasera speciosa

Occasional3 obs.

Hyles euphorbiae

spurge hawk-moth

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

No image

Rheumaptera subhastata

White-banded Black Moth

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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